This week on the Indie Author Showcase, Chad covers a packed lineup of indie publishing insights, upcoming releases, and a brutally honest review of a dark romance that didn’t go quite as expected.

🔎 In this episode:

• Major indie book releases coming this May from Jennifer Milne, Aaron Lewis, and Raven Belasco
• The rise of social media book recs—and how indie authors can use them for visibility
• The growing backlash against AI-generated book covers… and where the line actually is
• A breakdown of real vs. assumed AI usage in indie publishing
• Whether tools like Photoshop’s generative fill “count” as AI

📚 Featured Review: Feral MF by Mila Crawford — a dark, nonlinear romance involving trauma, obsession, and complex relationships. Chad breaks down:

• What works incredibly well (character depth, cultural backstory, emotional stakes)
• What doesn’t quite land (pacing, missing story beats, tonal shifts)
• Why this book sits right on the line between recommendation and hesitation

🎧 Plus:

• A look at BookReverb and whether it’s worth it for audiobook reviews
• Updates on conventions, including Monsterpalooza
• How indie authors can get free promotion on the show

If you’re an indie author navigating marketing, AI controversy, or just looking for your next unconventional read—this episode delivers insight, nuance, and a few strong opinions.

👉 Listen now and decide for yourself: where do YOU draw the line with AI in publishing?